Roman Gods/Goddesses with Relation to the Roman People

Vesta , The Roman Goddess of Heart and Fire

How the Vestal Virgins Appear and Relate to Ancient Rome

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13 May 2007

Introduction

Vesta is the Goddess of Heart and Fire . Being one of the most popular gods /goddesses of Ancient Rome , she symbolizes the continuity of the life of the State (Johnston , par .488 . Being a people of deep religious feeling (Hamilton 45 , the ancient Romans embraced gods and goddesses like Vesta into their everyday lives , as they gained

in statute and dignity before the eyes of gods and men . Every ancient Roman family has the personification of Vesta in their home , as she is one of the family 's own gods and goddesses . Vesta is among the gods /goddesses who were never worshipped in temples , but only in the home , where some of the food at each meal was offered to them (Hamilton 45 . For this reason , Vesta appears to be one of the most lived gods and goddesses of Rome , protecting the heart of the family in to gain stability , prestige , and dignity

This revolves around Vesta , the Roman Goddess of Heart and Fire and how the Vestal Virgins appear and relate to the ancient Roman state After examining the dense issue of how Vesta and the Vestal Virgins appear and relate to the people , it shall be proposed that the appointing of Vestal Virgins do not indicate Ancient Rome 's affinity or high respect with the females in general . Instead , it proposes that females can have an opportunity of having the highest honor within the community if she is true to her duties and her chastity . This proposition is supported by the idea that : first , Vestal Virgins carry one of the heaviest responsibilities associated with their social position , and if they are true to it , then they get one of the highest honors second , Vestal Virgins carry one of the heaviest sacrifices associated with their social position , and if they are true to it , then they get one of the highest honors third , Vestal Virgins carry one of the heaviest punishments associated with their social position , but if they are true to it , then they get one of the highest honors

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Vestal Virgins Carry One of the Heaviest Responsibilities

Vestal Virgins were associated to possess strong spirits and powers in the ancient state of Rome . As priestess of the goddess Vesta , they carry one of the heaviest responsibilities , as they keep the `sacred fire ' in the altar aflame and lingering . As stated in the recent page this act symbolizes the continuity of life of the State (Johnston par .488 , and this makes it very necessary for the state and the village . Having to protect the `home fires ' of the people , Vestal Virgins keep homes stable and flourishing as well , as daughters of the households assist them in tending fires , and then gain stability and permanence

In the process , the virgins would have to be of...